Switzerland
Schweiz
Switzerland is in Europe. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein
- Capital
- Bern
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Westeuropa
- Area
- 41,284 km²
- Population
- 9,092,436
- Languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Neighbours
- Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein
Did you know?
- Language
Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh.
- Oddities
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, at 57 kilometres, is the world’s longest railway tunnel.
- History
Switzerland only joined the UN in 2002 — after a popular referendum.
- Oddities
There are civil-defence shelters for nearly the entire population; construction is required by law.
- Language
The country code CH stands for the Latin name Confoederatio Helvetica — a neutral choice in a four-language country.
Frequently asked questions about Switzerland
Bern is the capital of Switzerland.
Switzerland is in Europe.
Switzerland has about 9,092,436 inhabitants.
Switzerland covers about 41,284 km².
In Switzerland people speak, among others, French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
Switzerland borders: Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Liechtenstein.